I do remember last year she was teething pretty badly and just didn't sleep well overall during our trip, even though the 8 hour car ride was pretty easy. This year, she was teething but it wasn't bothering her, and she slept beautifully. She had so much fun with her Nanna, who adores and spoils her wonderfully, and Aunt J and S and her cousins (above) and Aunt K and Uncle K. She played so well with everyone, when we got her back home she was obviously bored.
Like we predicted, the late evening car ride was kinda painful. She just wanted to sleep on her belly, butt in air, in a bed. She did sleep for the last hour, which we were thankful for, but not without some protesting and struggle. I'd tell her to go night-night and she'd out her head down on the car seat, close her eyes, and TRY. But she just didn't get it. So she fussed till she passed out. The ride home was a little better because it was earlier, but she was bored (even with the DVD player) and I had to actually sit in the back to entertain her. I figured I may as well sit back there with her, or else I'd get a strained back from constantly reaching back there to entertain her! No entertainment = fussy, struggling toddler wanting OUT of the straps. I can't wait till she outgrows it (another 6 months? Year?) Or at least understand me when I tell her to chill out and knock it off.
She ate great on T-Day, so much so it made diaper changes more interesting than usual. Happy Holidays!
She slept all night and napped well, and kept up with the pace. She was happy and eager to do stuff all the time. Plus Nanna had some fun decorations all around the house for her to play with. This includes an inflatable turkey that tripped her while she was innocently walking by... She proceeded to tell it off and Aunt K let her beat the crap out of it as a form of toddler therapy. That seemed to get her past it all. What's T-Day without a toddler tripping over an inflatable turkey?
I love her fun attitude and flexibility. She's a hoot! This was a great Thanksgiving! I'll post more pics in my Flickr stream on the top right side of this blog.
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What is it with them sleeping on their knees with their butts in the air? Sydney does the same thing! Sure doesn't look comfy to me! Glad you had a good Thanksgiving!
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